Baskets and wickerwork exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $2.5 million of baskets and wickerwork in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 679 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 516 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 387 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 205 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 160 t |
Where Kenya exports baskets and wickerwork to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (29%), United States (15%), Turkey (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $726K | 29% |
| United States | $369K | 15% |
| Turkey | $332K | 13% |
| Israel | $204K | 8.2% |
| Finland | $200K | 8% |
| Switzerland | $117K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $66K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $59K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $38K | 1.5% |
| Croatia | $35K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 4602
| 4602.90 | Synthetic baskets and wickerwork | 76% |
| 4602.19 | Vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork | 22% |
| 4602.11 | Bamboo baskets and wickerwork | 2.1% |
| 4602.12 | Rattan baskets and wickerwork | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4602.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, 69% below the world average of $6.90, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya baskets and wickerwork exports (HS 4602): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4602: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601; articles of loofah.
Common questions
What is the value of baskets and wickerwork exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported baskets and wickerwork worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy baskets and wickerwork from Kenya?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($726 thousand), followed by the United States (15%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 66 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average export price of baskets and wickerwork per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $6.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of baskets and wickerwork from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for baskets and wickerwork?
The HS code for baskets and wickerwork is heading 4602. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4602.90 (76% of the value) and 4602.19 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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